Or. Admin. Code § 833-075-0020

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 833-075-0020 - License Renewal/Late Renewal

(1) Before the Board will renew a license, a licensee must, no more than 45 days before or during the renewal month:

(a) Submit an application for renewal in a form and manner prescribed by the Board, which must include complete and truthful responses to all questions regarding continuing education, character and fitness, licensee's current information and status, and any other questions, and a sworn statement that there is no reason for denial of renewal;

(b) Pay the appropriate renewal fee;

(c) Submit continuing education information detailing compliance with the requirements, if applicable; and

(d) Complete the required healthcare workforce data survey and pay the fee established by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410.

(2) Late Renewal. A licensee may renew a license in the month following the renewal month by, in addition to completing the requirements of section (1) above, submitting to the Board the required delinquent fee. If these are not timely submitted, then the license shall lapse.

(3) The licensee holds the burden of proof of submission of the items required for renewal. Failure to receive a courtesy reminder from the Board shall not relieve a licensee of the renewal requirements and consequences.

(4) The Board shall have discretion to waive the delinquent fee in cases of documented hardship.

(5) A former licensee who allows their license to lapse, and continues to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy unlicensed in violation of ORS 675.825(1)(d), is subject to disciplinary action, to include but not limited to the following sanctions:

(a) If the person practices during the period of 1-30 days following license lapse: $250 civil penalty and assessment of costs of the disciplinary process (if any);

(b) If the person practices during the period of 31-60 days following license lapse: $500 civil penalty and assessment of costs of the disciplinary process (if any);

(c) If the person practices during the period of 61-90 days following license lapse: $1,000 civil penalty, reprimand, and assessment of costs of the disciplinary process (if any);

(d) In addition to section (c), for each additional 30-day period in which the person practices following 91 days of license lapse, the Board shall assess an additional $500 civil penalty and assess the costs of the disciplinary process (if any).

Or. Admin. Code § 833-075-0020

BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10/10/2016; BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 1/1/2024; BLPCT 2-2024, amend filed 02/06/2024, effective 3/1/2024; BLPCT 5-2024, amend filed 06/07/2024, effective 6/7/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & ORS 676.410

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & ORS 676.410